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Fennay Family History

Fennay Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fenney, Penna, Penny, Senna, Denny, Kenny, Menna, Finney, Fenner

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Where is the Fennay family from?

You can see how Fennay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fennay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fennay families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Fennay family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Fennay's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Fennay families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Fennay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fennay census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 26 immigration records available for the last name Fennay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Fennay. For the veterans among your Fennay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fennay lifespan?

Average Fennay life expectancy in 1989 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fennay ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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